FAQ

Q: "When and where is it?"

A: The 2010 National Student Rodeo will be held at the National Watersports Centre in Nottingham, from the 5th - 7th of March, 2010

Q:"What is it?"

A: We believe the NSR is the biggest freestyle kayaking event in the world, the biggest student kayaking event in the UK and the best paddling party anywhere!

Q: "I'm still in skool, but i wanna compete, can I cum to the rodeo?"

A: Once you have learnt basic grammar, and attended an institute of Higher Education you too will be eligible to enter NSR. The NSR is open to Higher Education Students only (i.e. University Students - over 18s).

Q: "I haven’t long been paddling, can I compete anyway?"

A: Of course you can!! There are categories for novice, intermediate and expert designed to allow newbies to compete against each other and win prizes. You must however for safety reasons be of (old) BCU 3* standard and comply to HPP Course Code of Practice. It is up the each University captain to ensure that their entrants are of adequate ability.

Q: "Is there an open competition?"

A: There might be, subject to timings.

Q: "Am I going to be sick from the water at HPP?"

A: You will probably feel very sick after the weekend, but that will have more to do with the alcohol you consume rather than the water. If you swim, close your mouth.

Q: "How do I Register?"

A: Your club captain will post a sign up sheet in the New Year, your captain will then register you to our online system. If you are the captain and do not have your username or password please contact us here to request an account.

Q: "Our club has never been to the rodeo before how do we get involved?"

A: Chat to your Captain get them to E mail us thought the contacts page and set the ball rolling.

The National Student Rodeo 2010 is organised by LUUCC together with River Legacy.